Saint Catherine in the Clouds
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Peter Paul, Sir Rubens
Rubens, Peter Paul, Sir (1618–1618) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Catherine in the Clouds is a 1620 ink by Peter Paul, Sir Rubens, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman floating in swirling clouds, her long hair billowing behind her. She holds a broken wheel in one hand and a sword in the other. Her face is calm, but her body twists dramatically as if caught in motion. The broken wheel hints at her story—she was a martyr tied to one in ancient times. The clouds and dramatic pose make her look powerful yet peaceful. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Rubens carved fine lines into metal to create prints like this.
Rubens, Peter Paul, Sir (1618–1618) was an artist.
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